IPPB
India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) celebrated its 8th Foundation Day on September 1, 2025, marking significant achievements in financial inclusion. With over 12 crore customers and extensive reach through 1.64 lakh Post Offices, IPPB has transformed banking accessibility, especially in rural areas. Innovations like digital savings accounts and Aadhaar-based
Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana
Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated the 11th anniversary of the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY), highlighting its role in transforming financial inclusion in India. He emphasized that the initiative has empowered individuals by enhancing their dignity and enabling them to take control of their financial destinies, particularly reaching the
PMJDY
The Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) has completed 11 years, marking a significant achievement in India's financial inclusion efforts. Over 56 crore accounts have been opened, with a total deposit balance of Rs. 2.68 lakh crore. The initiative has particularly empowered women and rural populations, with
India Post
Union Minister of State for Communications, Dr. Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani, reviewed the performance of India Post and India Post Payments Bank (IPPB), noting significant growth with 12 crore customers and ₹20,000 crore in deposits. The focus was on enhancing digital initiatives and accessibility, especially in rural areas, while emphasizing
Mutual Funds
The Department of Posts (DoP) and the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on August 22, 2025, to distribute mutual funds through post offices, enhancing financial inclusion in rural and semi-urban areas. This initiative aims to leverage the extensive postal network to broaden
financial inclusion
The Indian government has launched flagship insurance schemes aimed at providing affordable insurance and health protection to all citizens, particularly SC, ST, and OBC communities. The Financial Inclusion Saturation Campaign has reached 2.7 lakh Panchayats and Urban Local Bodies for insurance enrollment, supported by the Jansuraksha portal for information
Bank Mitra
The Ministry of Cooperation has announced that Dairy and Fishery cooperative societies can become Bank Mitras for District Central Cooperative Banks (DCCBs) and State Cooperative Banks (St.CBs) to enhance business and financial inclusion. Micro-ATMs will be provided to these societies to offer digital financial services. A pilot project launched
Digital Payments
The Government, along with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the National Payment Corporation of India (NPCI), is implementing various initiatives to enhance digital payment transactions and ensure financial inclusion. Key measures include promoting RuPay Debit Cards, supporting low-value BHIM-UPI transactions, and establishing the Payments Infrastructure Development Fund (PIDF)
financial inclusion
The Indian government has implemented various measures to strengthen financial inclusion, resulting in over 55.90 crore Jan Dhan accounts opened since 2014 and nearly 54 crore loans sanctioned under the MUDRA Yojana. Initiatives include collateral-free credit for micro and small enterprises, dedicated schemes for marginalized groups, and leveraging technology
IPPB
India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) has launched an Aadhaar-based Face Authentication feature to enhance digital banking accessibility, particularly for the elderly and differently-abled. This technology allows customers to conduct transactions using facial recognition, eliminating the need for physical biometric inputs. The initiative aligns with the Government of India's
financial inclusion
The Nationwide Financial Awareness Saturation Campaign, running from July 1 to September 30, 2025, has achieved notable success in its first month, with nearly 1 lakh camps organized and over 6.6 lakh new PM Jan Dhan Yojana accounts opened. The campaign aims to ensure comprehensive coverage of financial services
women empowerment
Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced that over ₹11 lakh crore in loans have been disbursed to women Self-Help Groups (SHGs) under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission. This initiative aims to empower rural women financially, enabling them to start businesses and improve their livelihoods. The program